GRE Word List

ENIGMA

something hard to understand or explain

The meaning of the word enigma is something hard to understand or explain.

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WordMeaning
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
frigidintensely cold
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
putrefyto make putrid
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness